Baseball: Former Watertown closer Simmons called up

Former Watertown Wizards closer Shae Simmons was recently called up to the Atlanta Braves Double A affiliate in Pearl, Miss.

Simmons, who played for the Wizards  now known as the Rams  in 2010, has pitched in four games for the Mississippi Braves after being called up from Class A Rome. He pitched in 39 games for Rome with 24 saves and a 1.49 ERA.

Simmons, who went to school at Southeast Missouri State, compiled a 0.61 ERA for Watertown in 10 appearances, leading the team with five saves.

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